In a powerful and emotionally charged broadcast that has reignited a national debate on religious extremism, a leading Joy News presenter has made a bold call for the immediate arrest and prosecution of Bishop Daniel Obinim, the founder of International God’s Way Church.
Speaking live on Saturday, February 7, 2026, the presenter expressed absolute outrage over resurfaced footage and ongoing reports of the Bishop’s “healing” practices, specifically the dangerous act of stepping on the stomachs of women under the guise of providing “miracle children.”
The “strike” of condemnation from the Joy News desk comes as part of a broader campaign against the exploitation of vulnerable citizens by self-styled prophets.
The presenter highlighted the extreme physical risks involved when a grown man applies full body weight to the abdomen of a woman, especially those seeking help for fertility issues
. “Arrest him now! He is killing people,” the presenter stated firmly. “How can we sit in this country and watch people being trampled upon in the name of God? This is not religion; this is assault and a threat to human life.”
The debate has moved beyond the church walls and into the realm of human rights and medical safety.
Critics on social media have echoed the presenter’s sentiments, arguing that such “indiscipline” in the religious sector has been allowed to flourish for too long. While supporters of the Bishop often claim these acts lead to “miracles,” the Joy News report emphasized that the “fact” remains that blunt force trauma to the stomach can cause internal bleeding, ruptured organs, and permanent damage to the reproductive system. The presenter questioned why the Ghana Police Service and the Attorney General have not treated these documented acts as criminal offenses.
This demand for arrest follows the recent “reset” of the judicial system’s approach to high-profile religious figures, such as the sentencing of Nana Agradaa.
Many Ghanaians are now asking why there is a perceived “double standard” when it comes to Bishop Obinim. If a traditional priestess can face the law for fraud, why should a Bishop be exempt from the law when his actions physically endanger others?
On Joy News, it was argued that “bad governance” in the religious space is just as dangerous as political mismanagement, as it leads the nation toward a moral and physical “abyss.”
Furthermore, the presenter urged the Christian Council of Ghana and the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council to move beyond mere “strong warnings” and take decisive steps to de-register and sanction leaders who use “junk” theology to justify physical harm. The broadcast served as a reminder that “Ghana is not a comedy channel,” and the lives of women seeking the joy of motherhood should not be turned into a dangerous spectacle for television ratings or church offerings. The call for the Bishop’s arrest is being seen as a test of the state’s commitment to protecting its citizens from all forms of “clerical assault.”
In conclusion, the demand for Bishop Obinim’s arrest by the Joy News presenter has set the stage for a major confrontation between the law and religious “freedom.” By categorizing the stepping on stomachs as “killing people,” the media house has elevated the issue to one of national security and public health. As the 2026 political and social calendar unfolds, the pressure on the authorities to act against these “excesses” will only grow.
For the victims who have suffered in silence, this “strike” for justice on national television provides a glimmer of hope that the era of “anything goes” in the name of God is finally coming to an end.
Source: Joy News 7th February 2026
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